Pets on campus

June 21, 2012

Marmian Grimes

When walking on campus trails, pets must be on a leash and under the owner’s control. Animals are generally prohibited from being in campus buildings, however there are the following exceptions:

·  Animals used in approved teaching, research and clinical activities

·  Assistive animals for persons with disabilities, or those animals being trained for such a purpose

·  Police dogs on duty

The campus pet policy doesn’t prohibit dogs in cars, but the temperatures inside can register to more than 100 degrees, even with the windows slightly open. These temperatures are too hot for an animal to cope with, and the animal is at risk of dying from heatstroke.

If you’re concerned about a pet in a vehicle on campus, you can call the UAF Police Department at 474-7721. They can take immediate action and contact the owner of the vehicle and have them attend to the animal.